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Study shows negative column inches about city's real estate falls by third quarter.

John Bullough, the CEO of Abu Dhabi based-Aldar Properties, tells Claire Ferris-Lay why the real estate developer is concentrating on UAE the capital amid the downturn.

UPDATE 1: Abu Dhabi's largest developer posts profit of $117.1m in Q3 amid challenging conditions.

How the Sheikh Khalifa Bridge and accompanying Saadiyat-Shahama highway were delivered on time.

Completion of 10 lane Sheikh Khalifa Bridge is major infrastructure milestone for city.

UAE capital's largest developer also set to move more into asset management.

Heavy machines will have plenty to do until the official opening of Abu Dhabi’s racetrack.

Proceeds to be used to fund expansion and consolidate debt, says CFO.

Developer Aldar says infrastructure has been completed, now being tested, commissioned.

UAE national focused project part of Abu Dhabi government's housing initiative.

Abu Dhabi has come out on top during the economic downturn and is still forging ahead with development.

Many contractors have shifted focus to Abu Dhabi, as the flow of construction work in the UAE capital has progressed with confidence. CW looks at the prospects across the emirate as it goes public with its development plans.

Abu Dhabi's largest real estate firm plans five-year bond with 8.72% coupon.

Sources say UAE real estate developer considering 5-year offering that may come as early as this week.

Abu Dhabi-based developer has no immediate plans to sell bonds - Aldar Properties CFO.

Abu Dhabi real estate giant's chairman pleased with results despite profit slump.

The Swiss investment bank advises property investors to wait until the second half of 2009.

Mall part of Abu Dhabi's Yas Island development that will hold Formula 1 this Nov.

EXCLUSIVE: CEO says property market underwent a 'rapid reality check'.

Low interest rates promised for UAE nationals, residents and non-residents buying freeholds.

UAE to hold first event of its kind later this month to debate employment policy.

Two master developers explain why Abu Dhabi developers are at the forefront of sustainable projects and their plans to build communities as well as a better tomorrow.

Abu Dhabi-based company insists it can buck the real estate industry downturn and stay resilient in 2009.

Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Marinas will build the berths in 14 marinas across the Emirates.

The region's emerging theme park industry has potential for great growth but as six experts point out, its success depends on establishing a destination around the attractions.

Lower sales in poor market conditions have seen Aldar Properties post an 84.9% fall in Q4 net profit.

New Yas Island tourism plan will increase hotel rooms in UAE capital by nearly 2,300.

UPDATE 7: Property giant’s stock dips after HSBC cut developer's price target.

A couple of events have occurred this past week that demonstrate the crazy and very interesting characteristics of the construction industry in the Gulf region.

Abu Dhabi's largest real estate developer makes announcement on UAE capital's bourse.

Abu Dhabi developer also says F1 track will be ready in time to host next year's grand prix.

Citigroup says Abu Dhabi able to finance, and ultimately buy, all projects in progress.

Project part of Yas Island retail and leisure scheme, slated for 2011 completion.

British architecture practice John Robertson Architects (JRA) was recently signed by ALDAR as the delivery architects for the Abu Dhabi developer's Central Market masterplanning project.

39% profit fall quarter-on-quarter sign of softening real estate market - Al Mal Capital.

As we’re slowly heading towards winter in the Gulf, two things come to mind. One is that it’s now exceptionally pleasant to be walking around outside in the evenings, as restaurants and cafes start to fill their outdoor terraces.

Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer Aldar Properties has set up a new subsidiary that will build 3500 berths in 14 marinas across the UAE capital.

Abu Dhabi developer's new unit to oversee up to 40 properties it plans to develop, senior exec says.

UPDATE 2: UAE firms see major slump while Saudi market also tanks 10%.

Bank to provide home financing for firm's properties, to be more selective of clients.

Aldar reveals five-year plan as it opens new state-of-the-art $40mn Abu Dhabi school.

Barclays is first foreign bank to offer mortgages in Abu Dhabi through UAE branches.

The global growth of the entertainment industry will be driven by emerging markets such as the Middle East, report PricewaterhouseCoopers' advisory services senior manager Kate Simpson and senior consultant Amit Caspi following their latest study.

Abu Dhabi's property market is hotter than the Gulf's August waters and prices are set to keep soaring.

Companies to work together on healthcare projects in UAE, looking at joint venture.

Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties is set to build a US $136 million (AED500 million) double-storey shopping centre in the industrial city of Al Ruwais.

Aldar marketing and media director Ousama Ghannoum has revealed that Aldar could be working with Ferrari on developing more theme parks in the future.

UAE developer announces strategic alliance with building materials firm to link supply chains.

Abu Dhabi-based property developer Aldar has appointed RW Armstrong & Associates as ‘architect of record' for its Coconut Island project in Abu Dhabi.

Benoy's design for a Yas Island icon blends vehicular and building architecture.

Abu Dhabi's largest listed developer announces intention to sell convertible bonds to investment firm.

Hotel giant to expand regional portfolio of properties from 26 to 65 by 2011, CEO says.

Some of emirate's biggest listed companies to accompany stock market on public relations drive.

Abu Dhabi developer to complete Motor World in four years, bring value of portfolio to $70bn.

Abu Dhabi developer ties up with Readymix Abu Dhabi as supply constraints tighten.

Fifteen million safe working hours on one site is a huge achievement, Aldar's health and safety leader explains just how it was possible.

Aldar CEO Ronald Barrott talks about the role design of the open space plays in creating a unique development.

While in discussion with a number of contractors over the last few weeks, all alluded to being in talks with other firms about partnering.

Abu Dhabi's largest developer Aldar has set its eyes on the real estate markets of Europe.

A worksite in Abu Dhabi has completed 15 million working hours without a reportable accident occurring.

Luxury hotel company Ritz-Carlton has signed a deal with Aldar Properties to launch its first property in Abu Dhabi.

UAE developer's 'Town of Flowers' complex will be one of Africa's biggest real estate projects.

Aldar Hotels and Hospitality managing director Paul Bell explains the company's strategy to match world-class destinations with the best hotel operators to provide a full gamut of services.

Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) aims to introduce transparency.

Recruitment will be a serious challenge for the Middle East hotel industry in 2008, according to a host of industry professionals.

Property developer ALDAR signs contract with Zabeel Investments to develop links course on Yas Island.

ALDAR Properties has formed oa joint venture management contracting company with construction group Besix.

ALDAR Properties will develop four hotels to be managed by Rotana in a new deal announced last month.

While the countries of Africa are geographically diverse enough to boast a multitude of sellingpoints, many of them share an underdeveloped hotel market. But as Chris Jackson discovers, there are plenty of opportunities for growth and investment just waiting to be capitalized.

UAE property developer expects its foreign operations to start making money in two years, CEO says.

Aldar Properties has reported a net profit of US $138 million (AED 505.5 million) for the third quarter of this year, an increase of 73% compared to the same period in 2006.

Online ticket touts charging fans double original price to see the US pop superstar in Abu Dhabi.

Second-largest UAE developer sees Q3 profit jump 74% to $137.7mn, hits lower end of forecasts.

UAE capital looks to mark another notch on belt as entertainment hub with Justin Timberlake show.

Sarah Gain reports on the spate of theme park projects that have been announced around the region.

The developer behind Abu Dhabi's new F1 racetrack has pledged to deliver "the world's most unique track" upon its completion in 2008.

Arabian Construction Company wins contract to build three towers in Abu Dhabi's central business district.

BIG 5: Rupert Cornford heads offshore to see the balance of construction and ecology on Al Gurm Resort in Abu Dhabi.

UAE developer says $50bn of planned projects will push stock price up, plans to tap lenders to fund growth.

Rupert Cornford looks at how market dynamics affect the relationship between client and contractor.

Aldar announces Al Raha Beach development hits safety milestone of one million hours worked without an accident.

UAE-based cooling provider now ‘world's largest' and set to maintain its position, says CEO.

Aldar Properties appointed Aconex, the provider of online collaboration tools for construction and engineering projects, to provide web-based information management solutions for a number of its projects.

District cooling firm Tabreed will provide one million tonnes of refrigeration to Aldar Properties' projects in two new contracts.

World-renowned architectural lighting designers Jonathan Speirs and Mark Major discuss the challenges of working in the Middle East.

The value of Aldar Laing O'Rourke's contract for Al Bandar on Al Raha Beach is US $172 million (AED632 million), Construction Week can reveal.

Aldar Laing O'Rourke has won a contract to build three interchanges on the eastern section of Al Raha Beach in Abu Dhabi.

Why large-scale projects in Abu Dhabi demand more of an equitable approach to contracting.

Aldar Properties awards Abu Dhabi water front contract to joint venture Aldar/Laing O'Rourke.

Abu Dhabi's Aldar Properties is set to become the first developer in the region to use the NEC collaboration benchmark contract.

The property giant's deal with Singapore's Keppel is a bid to diversify into outside markets.

The UAE property developer has secured loans to finance its development in Abu Dhabi.

Bassam Samman, CEO, CMCS, talks to Conrad Egbert about the growing need for project and risk management solutions on construction projects, as an increasing number of variables present themselves to the parties involved in the procurement process.

Abu Dhabi is going all out in its quest for property supremacy with its billion-dollar projects all set to entice business and tourism.

Abu Dhabi-based property developer Aldar Properties PJSC is to establish a new educational development programme.

Aldar starts work on 16,000 labour development.

Cityscape special: the UAE capital hopes to emerge as a global city by 2030, but not through "uncontrolled expansion".

Cityscape special: Abu Dhabi's debut exhibition is set to display projects from 50 countries.

Abu Dhabi banking and property development come together for launch of US $137 million Aseel.

Abu Dhabi's property giant says its Q1 profit jumped 79% to $122.7m.

The stage is set for Abu Dhabi to shake things up in the property sector with its billion-dollar developments.

Aldar properties today signed a deal to construct a Ferrari Theme Park in the emirate.

Aldar Properties has teamed up with the National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCTH) to develop a ‘gated' resort and residential development on two islands located off the west coast of Abu Dhabi.

A company recently formed by four Abu Dhabi-based developers is set to build a massive real estate development in Marakech.

District cooling company Tabreed and real estate firm Aldar Properties have entered into a joint venture to build 25 district cooling plants in Abu Dhabi.

What can be done to reduce the strain between contractors and developers? Go into joint ventures, of course. Monika Grzesik reports.

Al Raha Beach Development is nearing completion of dredging and reclamation activities on the eastern four kilometres of the project - some three months ahead of schedule.

Tabreed has entered into a joint venture with Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties to build 25 new district cooling plants in the UAE capital.

The UAE capital's four major property developers create new entity to take on global markets.

Dubai Holding deal could boost Emaar's UAE land bank to $12.9bn, say analysts.

Aldar wants to ensure after-sales quality by keeping control of development's facilities management.

The property developer is set to allow non-UAE nationals to own up to 40% of its shares.

The UAE's Aldar has set the price guidance on its bond issue, which it plans to list in London.

The UAE capital has signed a seven-year deal to host a Formula One Grand Prix; racing will start in 2009.

With over US$100bn of projects in hand, UAE capital Abu Dhabi is launching its own assault on the Middle East property market — and Aldar Properties is at the forefront of the emirate’s burgeoning reputation as a leading real estate hub.

With Abu Dhabi’s development potential starting to be realised, Christopher Sell profiles some of the major projects that are set to shape the UAE capital’s future.